While sat at home browsing through the images of property listings potential buyers will often point out their dislike in the seller’s taste in décor, furniture, or life of clutter and hoarding - so much so, it can often put certain buyers off the idea of even considering the property …
Facing up to these cold winter months is bad enough but having to face expensive repairs on a rental property is the last thing any landlord would want! Fortunately, routine winter maintenance checks can ensure everything is in working order with your property and help avoid any hefty repair bills …
New figures have revealed a notable increase in the number of landlord insurance claims where damage to rental properties has been caused by people using them to grow cannabis.The analysis released by Direct Line for Business reveals a steep increase in the number of police investigations that have been carried …
Plans have been revealed as Experience Invest recently announced the launch of Opto Student Cardiff, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) complex that’s set to be constructed in the heart of Cardiff.Building work on the complex is scheduled to begin early next year, with Opto Property Group taking control of the …
It’s no easy feat for young people to get on the property ladder, with large deposits needing to be saved and tight criteria needing to be met with a mortgage lender.New research from “The First Time Buyers Age Index” has revealed the most affordable cities in the UK for first-time …
Latest official figures published from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has revealed that over 170,000 new homes were built for the year ending June 2019 - an 11 year high for the UK.The data shows that a total of 173,600 new homes were built during the …
Changes to capital gains tax rules will come into effect from April 6th, 2020, resulting in many tax advisers urging landlords to consider selling their buy-to-let properties in order to avoid a hefty increase in their tax bills.Couples who are breaking up, accidental landlords and those who have purchased a …
For a landlord to be successful they must put their tenants first and ensure they cater to their needs. It’s not always easy to know what today’s renters are looking for, and priorities will differ depending on which sector of the rental market you’re targeting. For example, a student tenant …
When it comes to selling your home it’s important to put your house in the best position possible to attract buyers. Competition to achieve that sale means you have to ensure your property stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons, but how can you go about doing …
Cardiff is a growing city that’s perfect for the budding landlord thanks to plenty of ideal suburbs that are primed for the buy-to-let market. Whether you’re looking for a sound investment or are simply finding it difficult to find suitable buyers for a property you’ve been trying to sell, there …
